About this tour
Roll up your sleeves for a hands-on pasta-making session in Bologna where you'll learn to shape dough into tagliatelle and tortellini under guidance from skilled instructors. This one-hour class teaches traditional techniques passed down through generations, giving you the skills to recreate authentic Bolognese pasta at home. Work with proper equipment, taste your handiwork fresh, and leave with genuine knowledge of how locals approach this fundamental craft.
Highlights
- Master hand-rolling and shaping techniques from experienced pasta makers
- Prepare tagliatelle and tortellini from scratch using traditional methods
- Sample your finished pasta whilst learning regional pasta culture
- Take home recipes and techniques to recreate dishes yourself
- Class includes rolling pins, cutting boards, and all materials
- Fully wheelchair accessible with nearby public transport links
What to expect
You'll arrive at the studio and receive a brief introduction to pasta dough composition and kneading methods. The instructor will demonstrate proper technique, then guide you through working the dough yourself—there's a learning curve, but mistakes are part of it. You'll progress to cutting and shaping your pasta pieces, which requires patience and practice. Expect flour on your clothes and a genuine understanding of why Bolognese cooks treat pasta-making seriously. The session concludes with tasting your creations, giving you feedback on what worked.
Good to know
Wear clothes you don't mind getting messy. The studio is wheelchair accessible throughout, and public transport stops nearby. Parking is available on-site. Bring water or coffee from elsewhere—the class doesn't provide bottled beverages. Children under five sit with a parent; prams are welcome.
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